A WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF KITSUNEUnsigned, wood mask netsukeJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Illustrated in 'Japanese Masks- Peter E. Mueller' by Max Rutherston (2017), no. 87The rather small mask netsuke in the form of a kitsune (fox) with a charming expression, however the rows of the sharp and minutely carved teeth hint at the ferocity of the animal.HEIGHT 3.7 CMCondition: Very good condition; the lower jaw is separately carvedProvenance: Peter E. Mueller Japanese Mask Collection